Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & Opel Adam 1.4 ECOFLEX (87 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Opel | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | Adam | A4 |
| Generation: | M3 Coupe (E36) | Adam | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 (321 Hp) | 1.4 ECOFLEX (87 Hp) | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2012 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2018 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.9 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | 15.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 4.2 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.0 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 38 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 119-118 g/km | ||
| Power: | 321 hp | 87 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 7400 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 176 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec | 12.5 sec | 9 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 280 Nm/3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B32 | A14XEL | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3201 cm3 | 1398 cm3 | 2771 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 4.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm | 73.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 3698 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1720 mm | 1733 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1966 mm | ||
| Height: | 1335 mm | 1484 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2311 mm | 2607 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1472 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1444 mm | 1464 mm | 1478 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 405 l | 390 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | 1480 kg | 1930 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1065 kg | 1380 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.17-11.06 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17 | 195/55 R16; 215/45 R17; 225/35 R18 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18 | R15 |